My Rotax 912 has passed its 5 year mark and now requires complete
replacement of all rubber components.
Conair sell a kit and although it would be the easiest option at a cost of
320 is certainly NOT the cheapest.
Even if you are able to source the coolant and oil hoses elsewhere there is
still a fairly painful bill for 2x carburettor flanges (57 each) and then
2x carburettor diaphragms (45 each). Aerosport sell these genuine Rotax
parts slightly cheaper (though not much).
http://www.aerosportuk.com/acatalog/Aerosport_Shop_Carburettor_Flange_37.html
There dosent seem to be an alternative source for the flanges (ie: the
genuine ones) , though I believe the Mikuni flanges are claimed to be the
same - however the diaphragms are available from here
http://www.motobins.co.uk/displayfinal.php?function=show&subs=084&title=DIAPHRAGMS+%26+GASKETS
and they are genuine Bing components. I havent as yet figured out the
correct size yet though.
I note that Aerosport no longer list the Mikuni flange as an alternative -
presumably Rotax had a quiet word and made them stop selling them. Its
interesting to note the Mikuni flanges are available on Ebay for as little
as $5 each, but it is probably too risky to use non Rotax components - YES I
am aware that it constitutes a non approved modification.
Does anyone else have a simple cost effective solution to the problem - or
should I just grin and pay up.
I also spoke to Roger at the factory who told me that replacing the fuel
lines and radiator hoses is NOT mandatory as far as they are concerned -
anyone know different.
However there is an issue with the PVC sight hose as my understanding is
that the PFA dosent approve its use (anywhere in the fuel system).
Presumably a glass sight tube is the only alternative.
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
PS: Does anyone know the correct size of the Bing rubber diaphragm - is it a
32m or a 40mm??? (or is it neither).
----- Original Message -----
From: "D Wysong" <hdwysong@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 6:19 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Europa Club membership - off topic
>
>> When they rescind the blackmail of forcing me to receive their
>> offal, I will recant - unless of course they sign an agreement to accept
>> mine - otherwise it is no longer an even trade. But I've made my
>> arrangements, so the cheque (which is still an approved and legal
>> currency)
>> will arrive in pounds.
>
> The thought of you wheeling a bin full of epoxy cups, burned wire,
> fiberglass trimmings, and banana peels to the Post Office in order to
> fulfill your half of the "even trade" had me giggling, Ferg. Please
> have SWMBO take pictures if this ever occurs! :-)
>
> The fine print in the agreements here in the States includes an "Opt
> Out" clause by law. We usually have to mail a letter or phone them or
> jump through an additional hoop, but this action stops the "third
> party" nonsense. Hopefully you can find the same protection overseas.
>
> Good luck!
>
> D
>
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